In MORE KNAVES THAN ONE, Frank L. Packard again turns his ingenious imagination to the sinister background of the Far East, and in these swiftly paced four stories contrives to pack enough perilous action, mystery and pure excitement to satisfy the most insatiable adventure addict. Mr Packard's generous concoction of marauding Malays, vanishing diamonds, shadowy figures, and gory and inexplicable demises.